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Poland: Urban compact cable car gets a makeover
With more than 500,000 rides over twelve years – roughly 114 trips per day – the system in Wrocław, Poland, is the busiest compact cable car operated by INAUEN-SCHÄTTI. The manufacturer was recently allowed to carry out the six- and twelve-year revisions. One fact in particular is surprising.
Vietnam: Cable car for the island airport
A cable car could be built on the Vietnamese island Con Dao, connecting the airport to the town center. The island is expecting a significant increase in tourism – authorities fear that the existing road will not be able to handle the traffic and are considering a cable car. Here are the details of the project.
Ujjain: urban cable car to the temple
Ujjain is one of the seven “holy cities” of India. The large city, with a population of 550,000, attracts a multitude of pilgrims thanks to the Mahakaleshwar Temple. Starting in the summer of 2026, a cable car will transport devotees from the railway station to the temple via an intermediate stop at the Triveni Museum. The engineering firms SALZMANN and BERNARD Group are supervising the project.
Granada: Sulayr-Project – a cable car from the spanish city to the mountains
Around 230,000 people live in the Spanish city of Granada. The Andalusian university city, home to the famous UNESCO World Heritage site “La Alhambra,” is the gateway to the Sierra Nevada – a popular mountain region. However, this also brings traffic problems between Granada and the tourist resort of Pradollano. The mobility project “Sulayr” aims to address this with a cable car as part of the solution.
Karlsruhe plans to modernize the Turmberg Funicular
The German state of Baden-Württemberg has announced funding for the barrier-free expansion and extension of the Turmberg Funicular in Karlsruhe. Work is scheduled to begin in 2026. Here are the project details.
San Salvador: Poma builds first of four cable cars
“Mejicanos” – this will be the name of El Salvador’s first cable car. The installation by French manufacturer POMA will be one of four cable cars operating in the capital, San Salvador. Construction has already begun.
Muttrah (Oman): Cable car project in the “Switzerland of the middle east”
In Muttrah, a historic port city near Oman‘s capital Muscat, two new cable car lines by BARTHOLET are currently under construction. The ambitious project aims to boost Oman‘s tourism sector and revitalize the region. For the Swiss manufacturer, this is the first installation carried out in collaboration with the operator Sabeen Investment.
Romania: Upgraded aerial tramway as a new landmark
In the Romanian city of Brașov, a new aerial tramway has been put into operation, significantly improving comfort for both tourists and residents. Details on its technical features and costs.
Kosovo plans cable car: Feasibility study completed
In the city of Prizren, Kosovo, a new cable car to the city’s fortress is planned to serve both as a means of transport and as a tourist attraction. The feasibility study has been completed. What is already known about the project?
Thailand cable car dispute: Who is pushing the project forward?
In Chiang Mai, Thailand, a debate has flared up again over the construction of a cable car that is intended to serve both tourist and urban purposes. Who supports the project – and who opposes it?
Vienna: Cable car project struggles with bureaucracy
Vienna’s Kahlenberg cable car project enters new legal phase: the Administrative Court orders an individual environmental assessment. A timeline of legal disputes and new details.
Cable Car Instead of Tram: A New Landmark for Kassel?
In the State of Hesse (Germany), there is a discussion about which transport solution is best suited to relieve the city of Kassel from traffic congestion. For a long time, the focus was on the feasibility of a new tram called "Herkules." But now, a cable car is coming into focus. What arguments speak in its favor?